Grandson of the Late Dale Earnhardt To Make NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Debut At Richmond
The grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt and the nephew of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeffrey Earnhardt, will make his debut in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on September 12th at Richmond International Speedway. Chevy News: Find out the incredible range of the Chevy Volt’s amazing new battery The 26-year-old has started 66 races in NASCAR’s […]
Mary Barra to be Doron Levin’s First Guest on New SiriusXM Show
Author and former Detroit Free Press columnist Doron Levin will soon be hosting an hour-long SiriusXM radio show called “In the Driver’s Seat,” which he describes as “an automotive variety show.” The debut episode will air at noon on Saturday, and Levin’s first guest will be none other than GM CEO Mary Barra. “She’s a […]
Kentucky Toyota Assembly Plant Tour Visitor Info & Review
Georgetown, Kentucky is home to the country’s largest Toyota manufacturing facility. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.–known as TMMK and built in 1988–constructs 2,000 vehicles and engines daily in its 7.5 million square foot facility. And as a guest of TMMK, you have the opportunity to view production. Address: 1001 Cherry Blossom Way, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324 Directions: Take I-75 to […]
Chevrolet Video Shows Highlights from 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise
As usual, Chevrolet had a major presence at this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. The all-new 2016 Chevy Camaro and Volt were both in attendance, alongside the usual bevy of classic cars and trucks manufactured by the bowtie brand. There were plenty of vintage Fords and Dodges, too, as you’ll see in […]
Top Five Road Trip Songs From Bruce Springsteen
On this day in 1975, “Born to Run” was released. It went on to sell millions of copies and become part of our national soundtrack. It’s no secret that Bruce Springsteen loves cars, so to celebrate the song’s success, he bought a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. As you listen to “Born to Run,” you can imagine jumping in […]
What Is the SPY Car Act of 2015?
Put down the shoe-phone and receive your debriefing on this debonair new bill.
The proposed SPY Car Act makes hacking-prevention sound like a James Bond foray–and that extra pizzazz may be required to get automotive companies to swallow this costly pill. Let’s take a look at the main points of the SPY Car Act, which, sadly, does not provide a cool spy car for every American man, woman, […]
Pope Francis’ New Popemobile is a Jeep Wrangler
The Pope is coming to town—and he’s doing so in style. According to the Vatican, when Pope Francis arrives in the United States for his first visit to American soil as Pope, he will be using a Jeep Wrangler to get around. While the exact configuration of the pope’s Jeep Wrangler hasn’t been determined, it’s likely […]
[WATCH] NASCAR Practice Stops For Rabbit Tomfoolery
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NASCAR is no stranger to incidents that liven up their left-turn-only races. For example, drivers throw helmets at cars after they crash, winners run out of gas in the middle of a victory burnout, races are seriously named the “SpongeBob SquarePants 400”, and one driver routinely back flips off of his car if he wins. What’s Something Really […]
Detroit Maintenance Man Due $16,000 Reward for Finding Papa John’s Stolen Camaro
A Detroit maintenance man has reunited Papa John’s founder John Schnatter with his famous Chevy Camaro Z28 only two days after it was stolen. The Camaro was lifted from a lot on Woodbridge Street on August 16th, after arriving in town to be displayed at the Woodward Dream Cruise. It was one of three vehicles reported stolen over the weekend’s events, […]
[Photos] Elvis’ Graceland Automobile Museum Visitor Info & Review
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Next to his music, Elvis Presley was also known for his impressive collection of cars. Visitors to Graceland in Memphis have the chance of seeing over 15 of his prized vehicles on display in the Graceland Automobile Museum. Address: 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38116 Directions: The Graceland Automobile Museum is part of the […]
Hyundai Sports Car Plans Postponed in Favor of Practical Upgrades
Hyundai has established itself as a brand known for value and practicality, appealing to thrifty middle-class drivers looking for stylish sedans with reasonable features and prices. However, the brand has yet to really establish a loyal following of customers based on emotional appeal. Hyundai has been considering ways to increase its emotional appeal to buyers by […]
Man Reunited With Stolen Corolla 22 Years Later
Every year, thousands of cars are stolen, and many of those cars are never recovered. But sometimes, we hear a story about a driver reunited with his or her stolen car decades later, and it gives us hope. Today, that story is about a 1988 Toyota Corolla that was stolen in October 1993 in South […]
GM Sales Down in Canada, GMC Pickups Excel
GM today reported total sales of 22,836 vehicles in Canada during July, down from 23,973 vehicles sold in the same month the year prior. To date, General Motors’ sales in Canada total 150,051 vehicles, up 5.2% from the 142,621 vehicles sold through the first seven months of 2014. “While July sales slowed slightly after a […]
General Motors of Mexico Grabs Nearly 20% Market Share in First Half
General Motors of Mexico released its June sales figures at the tail-end of last month, revealing that it had sold 21,528 units across the Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and Chevrolet brands. GM’s brands controlled a 19.6% market share in June, and with a total of 116,251 units sold through the first half, it owns an 18.6% […]
Game of Thrones’ The Mountain Wears VW Beetle in Strongest Man Competition
Probably the best way to describe Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (that “þ” letter is pronounced like “th”) is as a mountain of muscle. The reason this description is so good is because this 6-foot-9, 400-pound strongman, actor, and former professional basketball player is best known in the USA as Gregor Clegane from Game of Thrones, better […]
What do the Transformers Transform Into?
Discover what the heroic Autobots and villainous Decepticons change into when they transform.
No series quite captures the nostalgia of the 1980s like the Transformers. A tale of good vs. evil, the ongoing battles between these robots has captured the imagination of both children and adults for generations. One aspect that helps the Transformers remain so timeless is their ability to change into vehicles. As automobiles have changed since […]
The West Wing Wheels: Barack Obama
Drive down Pennsylvania Avenue with the United States Presidents in this 10-part series
From Lincoln to Ford, the United States automotive industry has been greatly affected by the Presidents of the United States. Pardon the pun. However, cars have also had a profound impact on the presidents themselves. As the most powerful person in the country, the President of the United States needs a powerful set of wheels […]
All-Star MVP Mike Trout Chooses Chevy Silverado Over New Camaro
By going yard off of Zach Greinke to score the first lead-off home run in an All-Star Game since Bo Jackson did it in 1989, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim centerfielder and god among fish Mike Trout made a strong case for being named the game’s MVP. And as part of his reward, he got […]